Women's Congressional Policy Institute: Ensuring Equity for Women Veterans at the VA, Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2023
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Weekly Legislative Update
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Bills Introduced: April 1-5, 2024
No legislation specific to women and girls was introduced last week.
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This Week: April 8-12, 2024
Floor Action: The House and Senate are in session.
Child Protection: On Tuesday, the House is scheduled to consider S. 2051, the Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2023, with an amendment to broaden the definition of child sexual abuse material, expand the AMBER alert system, and create additional reporting processes.
Hearings:
Child Care - On Wednesday, the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee will hold a hearing, “The Role of Child Care Small Businesses in Supporting Parents and the American Workforce.”
Veterans - On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will hold a hearing, “Caring for All Who Have Borne the Battle: Ensuring Equity for Women Veterans at the VA.”
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